Fluoridated USA
Posted on : Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:47:01 GMT | Author : General News Editor
News Category : US (World)
By ALEX CUKAN CHILDHOOD CAVITIES MOST PREVALENT DISEASE
No disease in the United States is as widespread as childhood cavities. Nearly 75 percent of U.S. teens have tooth decay by the time they reach 17, says a report by the U.S. surgeon general.Some 25 percent of low-income children entering kindergarten have never visited a dentist. But the risk of cavities in children can be virtually eliminated through procedures such as sealant and fluoride varnish treatments.To practice good oral hygiene:-- Brush and use a water pick. It will reduce the risk of cavities. Brushing removes bacteria as well as the food debris on which the bacteria feed. Brushing should take about 2 to 3 minutes.-- Floss. It can prevent cavities by reaching nearly 35 percent of the mouth a toothbrush cannot reach.-- Visit a dentist on a regular basis.
News Category : US (World)
By ALEX CUKAN CHILDHOOD CAVITIES MOST PREVALENT DISEASE
No disease in the United States is as widespread as childhood cavities. Nearly 75 percent of U.S. teens have tooth decay by the time they reach 17, says a report by the U.S. surgeon general.Some 25 percent of low-income children entering kindergarten have never visited a dentist. But the risk of cavities in children can be virtually eliminated through procedures such as sealant and fluoride varnish treatments.To practice good oral hygiene:-- Brush and use a water pick. It will reduce the risk of cavities. Brushing removes bacteria as well as the food debris on which the bacteria feed. Brushing should take about 2 to 3 minutes.-- Floss. It can prevent cavities by reaching nearly 35 percent of the mouth a toothbrush cannot reach.-- Visit a dentist on a regular basis.
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